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Everything people ask before they submit a request, and a fair amount of what they ask afterwards.

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What best describes your home?

Different buildings need different crews, so this is the first thing a roofer asks.

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01

Are you a roofing company?

No, and it matters that we say so. We are a referral service, not a contractor. The roofing work, the licence, the insurance and the warranty all sit with the independent company you choose.

02

What time of year is best to re-roof in Maywood?

Practically, the long dry run from May to October. Crews are busiest right after the weather turns — November through March — so booking outside that stretch usually buys you a better date and a keener number.

03

I have solar panels. What happens to them?

Panels have to be detached and reset. Budget for it separately and coordinate the two trades. Never put a new solar array on a roof with under ten years left.

04

It is leaking right now. What do I do?

Move what you can out of the way, put a bucket under it, and if there is a bulge in the ceiling put a small hole at its lowest point to let the water out in one place rather than bringing the whole panel down. Then mark your request as an emergency — those go out first.

05

What happens to my information?

It goes to a maximum of three roofing contractors working in Maywood, and to nobody else. We do not sell it as a mailing list and we do not post it anywhere public. Our privacy policy sets out exactly what is shared.

06

How long should a roof last here?

Rated life and real life are different numbers. Here, ordinary rated life is a fair guide, provided the attic breathes. Ventilation and the quality of the installation move that more than the brand does.

07

Can I stay in the house while it is done?

Yes, though it is loud, and things will fall off shelves in the garage. Move cars out of the driveway and take anything fragile off the walls of the top floor.

08

Why does ventilation keep coming up?

Because a badly ventilated attic cooks the roof from underneath and takes years off it. Intake at the eaves and exhaust at the ridge, in balance. It is cheap during a re-roof and awkward afterwards.

09

I rent. Can I use this?

Only the owner can approve roofing work. If you are renting, the fastest route is to send this to your landlord or property manager rather than gathering quotes nobody can act on.

10

How much deposit is normal?

Ten to thirty per cent is ordinary, and is often used to order material. A demand for full payment up front is a reason to walk away.

11

What should I do to prepare?

Clear the driveway, protect attic storage from falling dust, and plan for two loud days. Agree in advance where the dumpster goes and who sweeps for nails.

12

Do I have to hire anyone?

No. Take the quotes, sit on them, compare them, or throw them away. There is nothing to cancel and nothing owed.

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